OECD Downgrades Global Economic Forecasts as US-Iran Conflict Increases Energy Market Volatility

The OECD has slashed its global economic growth projections for 2026 and 2027 due to intense pressures from the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.Rising energy prices have forced a downgrade for Germany while threatening to push global growth down to 1.8% if critical trade routes remain blocked.Despite these geopolitical tensions and inflationary risks, investments in AI and renewable energy are providing some limited support for US and Chinese momentum.
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